My education has been updated through professional development conferences and training classes sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers, American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, and other professional organizations.

Professional Designations

2011Certified Traffic Control Design Specialist (TCDS) #38989

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)

1998Associate in Risk Management (ARM) by the Insurance Institute of America

1988Certified Safety Professional (CSP) # 8859

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Professional Affiliations

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Since 2010, I have served as the national representative for the American Society of Safety Engineers on the ANSI A10 Accredited Standards Committee on Safety in Construction and Demolition Operations. This committee is responsible for developing, updating, and approving 40+ ANSI safety standards.

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Member since 1983. Recognized as a Professional Member since 1988

Member of the Management, Risk Management, Construction, and Consultants Divisions

Represented ASSE on the ANSI A10 Construction and Demolition Committee since 2010

Past-President of the Chesapeake Chapter 1998-99

Served as a Regional Operating Committee member covering SC, NC, VA, DC, and MD

Chesapeake Region Safety Council

Served on the Board of Directors and the Planning Committees for the Construction and Utilities Division and the Annual Maryland Conference on Safety, Health, and Environment

Managed safety for local, regional, and national organizations for more than 30 years in the fields of construction, demolition, general industry, fleet, and marine operations. Provided training on a wide range of safety topics for organizations such as the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, American Society of Safety Engineers, and private companies.

2002-PresentPresident of Accident Prevention & Investigation, Inc.

This professional organization was set up to provide accident investigation, expert testimony,

safety consulting, risk management evaluation, and training services. The main focus has been

6/2012Published an article in Professional Safety, Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers, describing my experiences as part of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A10 Accredited Standards Committee on Safety in Construction and Demolition Operations

Awards

2010McDonough Bolyard Peck - Columbia Branch Team Member of the Year

2009Received an award recognizing “Excellence in Safety Management” from the Clark/Balfour Beatty construction team at the $1.3 billion Walter Reed National Military Medical Center BRAC project

2005Total Site Solutions - Core Value Award for Integrity

1999American Society of Safety Engineers' "Chapter Achievement Award" for outstanding performance of the Chesapeake Chapter, while President